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UN Calls for Probe Into Alleged Shooting of Afghan Migrants at Iran Border

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has urged for an investigation into reports that a large group of Afghan migrants was shot and killed at the Afghanistan-Iran border.

NATO Gathers in Brussels to Reassess Future of U.S.-Led Fight Against Islamic State

Ten years after the launch of the U.S.-led mission against the Islamic State (ISIS), NATO allies met in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the future of the coalition.

Israeli security cabinet informed that Hamas leader Sinwar is likely dead.

Reports have surfaced that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the mastermind behind the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, may have been killed, according to Israeli officials and media.

North Korea labels South Korea a ‘hostile state,’ hinting at constitutional changes.

North Korea has officially designated South Korea as a "hostile state," marking a significant shift in its stance toward its southern neighbour. This move...

Biden travels to Germany for discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East.

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to depart for Berlin on Thursday for a brief yet significant visit with the leaders of Germany, France, and Britain

Gaza unemployment soars to 80% amid economic collapse, UN agency reports.

Unemployment in Gaza has surged to nearly 80% since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reported on Thursday, signaling an almost total collapse of the enclave's economy.

Iran cautions Israel against retaliating for the missile attack.

As fears of a broader Middle East conflict rise, Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander, Hossein Salami, warned Israel on Thursday against any retaliation following Iran’s October 1 missile barrage.

Israel’s bulky pager device fooled Hezbollah.

Israel has been accused of launching a series of lethal attacks on Hezbollah using weaponized pagers that exploded killing 39 people and wounding over 3,400 in Lebanon.

Zelenskiy unveils ‘victory plan’ as Ukraine confronts a critical moment.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his much-anticipated "victory plan" on Wednesday, urging Kyiv's allies to take decisive steps to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Hospitals in northern Gaza report shortages of food and medicine as Israel intensifies its offensive.

Palestinian health officials issued an urgent appeal on Wednesday for a humanitarian corridor to three hospitals in northern Gaza that are on the verge of collapse as Israeli forces continue heavy fighting against Hamas.

Israeli strike on municipal building in southern Lebanon kills mayor and five others.

An Israeli airstrike on Wednesday destroyed the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a key town in southern Lebanon, killing Mayor Ahmed Kahil and at least five others.

North Korea reports 1.4 million volunteers for military service as it prepares for potential conflict with South Korea.

North Korea's state media reported on Wednesday that approximately 1.4 million young people had either applied to join or return to the military in response to escalating tensions with South Korea.

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